Director of IELTS Research Salary: £79,300 - £99,100 per annum Location: Cambridge, UK - Hybrid Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 35 hours per week (minimum 70% FTE considered) We are seeking a Director of IELTS Research to lead and define the global research strategy for IELTS - one of the world''s most trusted English language tests. This is an exciting opportunity to influence international education policy, drive innovation in assessment, and shape the future of language testing on a global scale. We are Cambridge University Press and Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role As Director of IELTS Research, you will set the long-term vision for research and ensure it underpins regulatory trust, global recognition and product innovation. Sitting on the IELTS Senior Leadership Team, you will operate at the forefront of assessment research, influencing key decisions across the IELTS partnership and wider Cambridge organisation. You will combine thought leadership with delivery - leading major research programmes, shaping future assessment through emerging technologies (including AI), and positioning IELTS as a global leader in evidence-based assessment. Additional responsibilities and accountabilities include: Defining and delivering the long term IELTS research strategy and short term research plans Leading strategic foresight, identifying emerging trends, technologies